Groups

Adolescent (Children) Prosocial Skills Group

These therapy groups are for children and adolescents diagnosed with certain developmental and behavioral disorders including ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Anxiety Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The purpose of the group is to enhance the skills necessary to reduce the risk of peer rejection and alienation, and mediate the consequences from poor impulse control.

Eligibility: Children and adolescents diagnosed with certain developmental and behavioral disorders including ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder who are also patients of Unity Health System

Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Group

This therapy group is for children/adolescents ages 18 and under. It is designed to assist individuals who need immediate crisis management. Individuals must be patients of Unity Health. Initial assessment required.

Meeting Details

Location: Call for Information

Time: Call for Information

Fee: Covered by many insurances. Sliding payment fee may be available.

Facilitation:

Eligibility: Children/adolescents under age 18 who are patients of Unity.

Adolescent Depression Group

This therapy group is 13 – 17 year olds who are suffering from symptoms of depression. It is designed to assist them in working through and developing new strategies for overcoming depression and improving interpersonal relationships. Must be a patient of Unity Health.

Meeting Details

Location: Call for information

Time: Call for information

Fee: Covered by many insurances. Sliding payment fee may be available.

Facilitation:

Eligibility: Children under age 18 who have experienced stressful life events. Must be a patient of Unity Health. Requires an initial assessment

TrueChildWithin.org

This organization runs a monthly support group for parents who have children diagnosed with pediatric bipolar disorder.

Meeting Details

Location: Spiegel Center, 35 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsford, NY 14534

Time: second Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Fee: No fee, donations accepted

Facilitation: Trained peer facilitators

Eligibility: For parents who have children diagnosed with pediatric bipolar disorder. Also serves teens with bipolar disorder through a monthly group. Meetings are open to anyone interested in learning about pediatric bipolar disorder.